ATB as a beginner arboreal species ?

In a few months I'm going to be getting an arboreal species, and am trying to decide on what species I want. Is an ATB an appropriate first arboreal species or should I venture into the arboreal colubrids first ?

Don't quote me on it, but I vaguely remember hearing that green tree pythons are a little bit easier than atb's

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My second snake ever was an atb. She's got the attitude of a retic to boot. They're easy enough to keep, but handling is likely out of the question. Since atb's have larger teeth, the bites are pretty painful and you risk pulling the teeth out if you jerk away. That can lead to all kinds of issues. I did have mine almost handleable, but gave up when I got bit from being over confident and not paying attention.

They make decent first time arboreal snakes, especially if you have experience with snakes anyway.

I'm acquiring an arboreal specifically because I want an animal that will keep me on my toes, I don't mind getting bit but I'm considering picking up some protective eye ware in case the beasty tries to hang off my eyelid. I've seen pictures of their teeth and am partial to them in and around my eyes, I hear they like to go for the face also.


I'm not so worried about care, I'll set everything up a couple weeks at least before getting the animal so I can get any problems out of the way before it's in my care.

Yea, the atb would be great for what you're looking for then.

If you want an animal that will keep you on your toes, I'd recommend a retic over an ATB. To my knowledge, atbs don't appreciate handling too much. Much more of a display animal. Retics make good display animals and are way more handeable. And will definitely keep you on your toes! :)

I'm in a 9 foot municipality, I need to wait for SDs to come down in price a little bit. (:

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Originally Posted by speedycat222

I'm in a 9 foot municipality, I need to wait for SDs to come down in price a little bit. (:

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A male dwarf would stay under 9ft too in most cases. :)

50% dwarf blood or 50% SD blood ? Or would it have to be 100% dwarf blood?

Also, how much dwarf/superdwarf blood would keep a female under 9 foot ?